amity
2 uses
If we cannot be close friends, we can at least live in amity.
amity = a state of friendly relations
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
attribute
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
It is an attribute of...
She described his physical attributes.
attributes = characteristics (of something or someone)
Definition
Generally this sense of attribute means:a characteristic (of something or someone)
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 100 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
bereft
1 use
She is bereft of hope.
bereft = lacking something desired; or saddened by a loss
Definition
Generally bereft means:lacking something that is desired
or:
suffered great sadness because of loss or lack of something expected or strongly desired
or:
deprived (taken away something that is desired)
or:
suffered great sadness because of loss or lack of something expected or strongly desired
or:
deprived (taken away something that is desired)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
beseech
7 uses
She teaches and beseeches her students to think about their future.
beseeches = asks strongly or begs
Definition
Generally beseech means:to ask strongly or beg for something
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
bestow
4 uses
They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.
bestow = give (as an honor)
Definition
Generally bestow means:to give — typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
bound (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
bound together
The pieces of bread are moistened and bound together with eggs and a small amount of flour.
bound = held together
Definition
Generally this sense of bound means:held together (connected or united) or wrapped
(see word notes for a more detailed definition based upon context)
(see word notes for a more detailed definition based upon context)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 5.1 |
2 —1 use as in:
I can't/must. I'm bound by...
The suspect sat in the cell with her wrists bound by rope.
bound = tied together
Definition
Generally this sense of bound means:tied up, prevented, or required
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
commend
7 uses
I commend you for a good job.
commend = praise
Definition
Generally commend means:praise or recommend
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
dwell
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
It dwells in the forest.
The creature dwells in the forest.
dwells = lives in
Definition
Generally this sense of dwell means:make one's home in; or to live in; or to stay (in a place)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.3 |
entreat
5 uses
She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.
entreated = asked or attempted to persuade
Definition
Generally entreat means:to ask or attempt to persuade — especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.2 |
flourish
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
dismissed them with a flourish
She entered with a great flourish.
flourish = showy gesture
Definition
Generally this sense of flourish means:a showy gesture
or:
the act of waving — a hand or an item
or:
the act of waving — a hand or an item
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 2.1 |
forbearance
1 use
She recommended regulatory forbearance while the banks repair their balance sheets.
forbearance = refraining (holding back) from acting
Definition
Generally forbearance means:refraining (holding back) from acting
or:
patience, tolerance, or self-control
or:
patience, tolerance, or self-control
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 3.2 |
forfeit
11 uses
We had to forfeit the deposit.
forfeit = to lose or surrender something — often as a penalty
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.3 |
notwithstanding
3 uses
Notwithstanding my fear, I want to try parachuting from an airplane.
notwithstanding = in spite of (In this case, my fear does not withstand my desire to try parachuting. My desire is stronger than my fear.) (used to connect contrasting ideas)
Definition
Generally notwithstanding means:in spite of; or in spite of the thing mentioned
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 500 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.3 |
prodigal
5 uses
The rainforest is filled with a prodigal variety of vegetation.
prodigal = abundant (many, many kinds)
Definition
Generally prodigal means:recklessly wasteful
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
render
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
rendered service or a verdict
We're waiting for the jury to render a verdict.
render = give
Definition
Generally this sense of render means:to give or supply something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
repentance
4 uses
Prisoners who show repentance are more likely to be released on parole.
repentance = regret for having done wrong with a desire to be a better person in the future
Definition
Generally repentance means:the feeling or expression of regret for having done something wrong with a firm decision to be a better person in the future
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
revere
3 uses
Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
revere = regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration
Definition
Generally revere means:regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration — sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Scene 1.1 |
rigorous
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a rigorous math class
I found it an interesting, but rigorous class.
rigorous = difficult and demanding
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Scene 4.1 |
yield
2 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
yield to pressure
The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.
yield = give in
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to give in, give way, or give up
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT | top 100 |
| 1st use | Scene 3.3 |